RYA Day Skipper Theory Course
On the RYA Day Skipper Theory Course learn the concepts and techniques used to safely navigate in coastal waters
How to book a course
If you would like to book a course with Chichester Marine Training you can use the online booking or feel free to give us a call on 01243 511293 and we can take your booking over the phone.
What is the aim of the Day Skipper Theory Course?
The Day Skipper theory course aims to provide a good understanding of the concepts and techniques used to safely navigate in inshore coastal waters. It is strongly recommended that you complete this shorebased course if you are considering the Day Skipper practical course. This course covers both traditional and electronic marine navigation, which can then be applied at sea.
What will I learn during Day Skipper Training?
The Day Skipper Theory course covers day and night navigation, chart work and tidal heights. There is an introduction to secondary ports, tidal streams and courses to steer, pilotage, passage planning, the hazards and limitations of GPS chart plotters, meteorology and rules of the road. The theory course is taught in our spacious classroom at Chichester Marine Training. All charts and training equipment are provided, including the Day Skipper Shorebased Notes book.
What are the Day Skipper Theory Course Prerequisites?
Some experience of the sea is recommended.
If you have no experience at all or have not looked at navigation for a long while you may find the Essential Navigation and Seamanship Online Course useful.